A message from EDT Placements:
Registrations are now OPEN for EDT’s, Year in Industry (YINI) scheme for 2020/21 placements that will start September 2020.
YINI is a not-for-profit organisation offering School Leavers a free resource when searching for a year out paid placement following completion of their A levels or equivalent.
You can register online before going into Year 13 – when life gets busier!
What is YINI?
A paid job opportunity for School leavers to:
- Test-drive a potential career
- Add relevant skills and work experience to your CV
- Make informed decisions on which Education/Career path is right for you
- Build links with Employers
- Gain an Industrial Cadets Accreditation
- Develop skills through attending optional Work-Ready YINI Master Class Workshops
- Go into the world of work with the support from the YINI scheme
- Be supported by YINI and a YINI assigned Mentor throughout your placement
Who is YINI for?
YINI is open to any student with the Right to Work in the UK, who might consider/benefit from gaining 12 months paid work experience with a YINI company before starting the following options;
- An Apprenticeship
- Or Studying a Degree at University (completing YINI before University as a paid Gap Year)
- Or maybe unsure whether to continue into higher education or go straight into employment
What kinds of placements are offered?
Each year we offer paid placements in the following subject areas: Science (particularly physics), Engineering (all areas), Technology/Electronics, Maths, Business, Finance, IT, HR or Marketing
When & How Can You Register?
Registrations are Open Now and close on 31st May 2020
Register online here: https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register
*19/20 placements – we still have companies seeking students for immediate starts, so if you're in Year 13 and seeking a paid placement, register with us!
-Stacey Collings, Education Liaison, EDT Placements